Ball Python A Perfect Pet

The Python regius, also called Ball Python because it tends to ball up, is a snake very popular with terrarium enthusiasts. Indeed, very calm and docile, it knows how to put in confidence people who have a little apprehension with snakes. Small in size (47 inches) but still stocky, it can be maintained in terrariums of rather a modest size. Not to mention that the royal python comes in many colors!

In short, it is the ideal candidate for beginners as well as for the experienced.

The Ball python occurs in parts of Western Africa and lives in these countries: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo-Kinshasa, Mali, Uganda, and Sudan.

The habitat consists of dry tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, scrubland, and grasslands. The snake can also be found in human-made areas such as meadows and plantations. The Ball python almost always lives near water.

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1. Description of the Ball Python

They are very well known snakes, they measure up to 47 inches, and the females are bigger than the males as in most of the species. In terms of color, they often have black or brown spots with other light brown spots on the side. Also, the part that touches the ground will be much lighter until reaching white or cream colors. Finally, these snakes are quite nocturnal in their habits, so you have no excuse now to distinguish it.

2. Ball Python’s adder diet

As most snakes that you know, the python’s diet does not really change, it remains very restricted to the mammals like rats, shrews, or mice. But the youngest ones also feed on birds. One of the fascinating characteristics of a Ball python is its ability not to eat for a long period of time, especially in winter.

3. Ball Python reproduction

The python is oviparous, so the female lays between 3 and 11 eggs. She leaves them on the ground away from predators by warming them until hatching (between 55 and 60 days). Parental care stops after hatching, and the young have to fend for themselves after birth; we humans are fortunate. Also, the male pythons reach their maturity at 6 and 18 months and the females at 12 to 36 months, and the weight plays a significant role in this sexual maturation.

4. Ball Python as a Pet

It is a snake known for its captivity among people. It is a very easily tamed species. Their aggressiveness remains very limited, especially in adults. A snake can be captured in the jungle but sometimes can not adapt to life in captivity. It shows this dissatisfaction by a hunger strike.

5. Ball Python’s Fact

Tribes in southeastern Nigeria venerate the Ball python. Its symbolism is linked to the earth because its movement is terrestrial. These people treat these snakes with care when they are in their houses. They can pass like kings through people’s homes without anyone doing anything to them. If one of them is killed, these communities build a coffin for the animal and give it a short funeral.

6. Summary

So now you know how to recognize this famous species. With its dark color, this African snake remains one of man’s best friends in these areas. So if you want a snake, you can no longer hesitate; the python ball is the right snake. To match your snake’s style, we offer snake jewels ? at The Vipers House, a specialized snake store.